Bariatric Surgery Patient Stories :: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Bariatric Surgery Patient Quotes

"Before surgery, I just wanted to hide from everyone. Now I want everyone to see me."

- Malak, age 19, gastric sleeve patient

 

"I didn't know how bad I felt until I had surgery and then my health, energy level and confidence were better than I ever thought they could be."

- Nick, age 18, gastric sleeve patient

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Bariatric Surgery Patient Stories

Weight loss surgery offers an option for people who have not been able to maintain weight loss and control their health through dieting alone. Follow Jessica's journey through weight loss surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Taylor shares her journey through gastric sleeve surgery (weight loss surgery) and how it has helped her lead a healthier life.

Megan's Story

Photo of Weight Loss Surgery Patient Megan Muncy

A Time to Celebrate

Diagnosed with extreme obesity, 14-year-old Megan Muncy had weight loss surgery and is enrolled in the Center for Healthy Weight & Nutrition.

February 2012: Watch the latest video of Megan to see how she's doing.

Video: At age 16, see Megan's transformation two years after surgery

Before and After Photos: Megan and other weight loss surgery patients

Read about Megan before and after her weight loss surgery.

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